Design of an optical divider for ‘smartlink connection’ with use of SLA and FDM 3D-printing technology
V.S. Nikitin, E.I. Semyonov, A.V. Solostin, V.G. Sharov, S.V. Chayka

 

Scientific and Technological Center of Physics of Information «Introfizika», Ltd, Rybinsk, Russia,

P. A. Solovyov Rybinsk State Aviation Technical University, Rybinsk, Russia

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Abstract:
We conducted a theoretical study of the development of optical signal dividers for two-dimensional arrays of VCSEL-lasers and PIN photodiodes used in transceivers of full duplex ‘Smartlink connections’ with the constituent components fabricated by 3D printing. A multi-channel optical signal divider for full duplex ‘Smartlink connections’ that can be fabricated using 3D printing technologies, such as SLA (Stereolithography) and FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling), was designed.

Keywords:
fiber optic connections, arrays, lasers, photodiodes, polymers.

Citation:
Nikitin VS, Semyonov EI, Solostin AV, Sharov VG, Chayka SV. Design of an optical divider for ‘smartlink connection’ with use of SLA and FDM 3D printing technology. Computer Optics 2016; 40(1): 57-63. – DOI: 10.18287/2412-6179-2016-40-1-57-63.

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